the best snack ever: frozen blueberries

Have you tried this before? Certainly, we’ve heard of frozen berries for smoothies, desserts, and stuff like that. But this is a game changer. My cousin snacks on them straight from the freezer. She buys a pint of fresh blueberries and freezes them herself. They are so cold and refreshing, it’s like eating miniature blueberry sorbets. On a hot summer day, it is the perfect healthy treat.

Besides snacks, frozen blueberries are great to have in your kitchen arsenal.

They can be incorporated into all kinds of desserts and baking, like these cinnamon crumb muffins. And then of course, there are cocktails. Did you know that you can use these guys in lieu of ice cubes? They will keep your drink wonderfully chilled without watering it down (I would put 100 in there). They are super fun to nibble on when you get to the bottom of the glass. Festive and functional. Next time you have a stash of blueberries, freeze some and you’ll see what I mean!

PS- Frozen mango is pretty awesome too. How are you cooling off on these last summer days?

Tips:

It is not necessary to wash your berries before freezing. The extra moisture will cause them to stick and possible freezer burn. Rinse in a colander before using, if desired.

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Hi Marilyn! It is not necessary to wash your berries before freezing. The extra moisture from the water will cause them to stick to each other. Freezer burn might occur as well. I would rinse them gently in a colander before using (if desired).

Seriously, there are times I think we were separated at birth. I snack on these about three times a week, even in the midst of winter, they’re just the best thing! As I mentioned on IG, I’ll often douse them in Frangelico and eat a bowl for dessert! :)

Seriously is an understatement! Don’t even get me started ;)
The addition of Frangelico sounds divine… Have you ever tried blueberry port? I was at a wine tasting last year, and I was served a glass of blueberry port and a piece of dark chocolate. I was instructed to take a bite, and then a sip. I didn’t think that I was going to like it, but surprisingly I did. The combo makes me think of you and your chocolates xoxo

Really? They’re expensive by you? For some reason, I imagined them growing wild on your farm (good way to start rumors, eh?). Other berries will work too, but there’s just something about the blueberries that are so darn tasty! ;)